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True Story?

posted 19 years ago by joellindstrom
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The website for this movie says that it is loosly based on a true story; however, I cannot find anything about the real story. Anybody know? Tried Google

[–] therealman 19 years ago

To what extent I guess is the question?

Is it possible that a 14 year old ran the Boston Marathon in 195X? Sure. Is it possible his mom was sick? Yes.

NO SPOILER BECAUSE I HAVE NOT SEEN THE MOVIE.

If he wins in the movie, then no it is not a true story.

[–] promodynamo 19 years ago

yea it's a true story, based on St Michael's College School in toronto. aka The Hockey School, with teh OHL hockey team, The Majors. They also have a killer football team, always wins the metrobowl, and then the track team hasnt lost a TDCAA championship in 25 years... st ralph has it's roots in a sports private school. teh writer of the story is also a grad from st mike's as well.

[–] gregbutcher1 19 years ago

No! Saint Ralph is not a true story. My son Adam is the star of Saint Ralph. I have personally asked the director Mike McGowan and he told me that it is completely fictional. Read his own words here.

http://www.movienet.com/saintralph.html

[–] X-Evolutionist 18 years ago

This movie was fantastic. My husband and I watched it twice in two days. We were very impressed by your son's acting.

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[–] dad51681 18 years ago

yes it was a great movie, i watched it 3 times with my kids, your son is a great actor and his facial expressions were outstanding, i cried everytime i saw the movie and im a grown man, hope to see your son in more movies----good luck----you must be very proud.

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[–] BIGDOG100 18 years ago

Excellent movie! I'm from south of the border, USA. Very touching
moving and inspiring! Also, hope to see Adam in more future movies!

[–] jacobrodgers-2 12 years ago

The part that gave it away for me that it wasn't true was when a 14 year old comes in 2nd place at Boston. The other part was when he ran twenty 20 mile repeats all under 5:00, and the last one in 4:25. Being a runner, I know these two things don't happen with 14 year old kids. But it was a good movie. I liked it.

The deer is to blame.

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